Reese Edwards Brings Versatile, Disruptive Depth to Illinois State’s Linebacker Room
Edwards is a proven rotational linebacker and special teams contributor who steadily grew into a bigger defensive role at Illinois State, posting 28 tackles in the 2024 season with 2 sacks, 1 pass breakup, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery after 15 tackles in 2023.[5][1] His differentiators are activity and impact plays rather than pure volume: he shows up around the ball, can create negative plays, and has already produced turnover-worthy moments, which makes him more than a clean-up tackler.[5] For a team, he profiles as a dependable, high-motor fit with developmental upside.
